HowTo Protect Yourself on Free WiFi in Westchester

HowTo Protect Yourself on Free WiFi in Westchester

In keeping with this week’s theme of technology security, here is a tip on how to secure your laptop when you’re out and about using free WiFi!

There are an ever-increasing number of places in Westchester with free WiFi, which is great, but you can't assume that just because it's your favorite coffee shop, there's no one on the network snooping around for your private, unsecured information.

When you connect to free WiFi, have you ever stopped to think: Is this WiFi network safe? Who might be trying to hack my computer? Can people see private information such as email, client information, and my passwords?

The short answer: Yes, it's possible. But now you can protect yourself and your information with a free download called "Hot Spot Shield."

Named by PC Magazine as one of its "Best Free Software Downloads," Hot Spot Shield will:

- Secure your connection with HTTPS encryption

- Protect you from identity theft online

- Hide your IP address for privacy

- Access all content without censorship or firewall blocking

- Protect you from snoopers at hotels, airports, coffee shops, and corporate offices

Both PC and Mac versions are available. Next time you have to get a little work done at at Starbucks, you'll know you're protected.

About Schatz Realty Group

Schatz Realty Group is a local family-run real estate brokerage providing Westchester real estate services for 50 years.

We help people buy and sell homes in Westchester because we love our lives here. Our primary goal is to help you love yours even more! That could mean helping you get the best price for your home, or guiding you towards the home of your dreams. Either way, our priority is to make the process as enjoyable and stress free for you as possible.

We can't and don't make decisions for anyone, and won't for you. We will present you with all of your options so that you can make the best decision for yourself and your family.

Contact us any time for a free consultation to explore how we can help you. Never any obligation. Never any pressure. Just good, worthwhile conversation! We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Schatz Realty Group, previously Albert P Schatz Realtors, are Westchester real estate agents and brokers. The Schatz Realty office is located in Ossining, and the office specializes in homes for sale in Westchester, Ossining homes and rentals, and houses, condos, co-ops and rental apartments in Briarcliff Manor, Croton on Hudson, Tarrytown, Cortland Manor, Montrose, and the surrounding areas. Our depth of local real estate knowledge allows us to get you the best price for your home.

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Testimonials

"Dear Liz, Eric, Gregg, and the entire Schatz team,
Just wanted to drop a line to express our appreciate for the incredible job that you did for us and that you obviously do for all. In an age of impersonalization (is that a word?), you have found a way to create an atmosphere in which your clients feel like one of the family. We were confident that you would always do the right thing, even while keeping our interests foremost throughout.
Your projections on pricing were perfect, your marketing philosophy was very impressive, and your tireless efforts were astounding. We particularly liked the idea that you were selling Ossining as well as the house, and we feel that this contributed greatly to our success. In addition, the commitment to excellence you exhibited when you sold our first house has certainly been maintained over the years. Thanks again.
Love to all,"